Colleges Near Sanford

Colleges and universities near me in the Sanford, Michigan area

There are 43 colleges within 100 miles of Sanford enrolling a total of 245,419 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Michigan with a population of 859, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Sanford. The nearest college is Northwood University Michigan in Midland at a distance of 6.4 miles from Sanford. Driving time to these schools from Sanford should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Michigan State University in East Lansing which is ranked #240 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Michigan State University enrolling 50,023 students. In terms of affordability, Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College in Mount Pleasant offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,560 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Sanford.
Sanford, MI within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Lansing Community College
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Lansing, MI

Lansing Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 9,573enrollment
  • $4,371net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

65 miles from Sanford

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Michigan State University
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East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Michigan

  • 50,023enrollment
  • $22,803net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1360SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA

66 miles from Sanford

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Kuyper College
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Grand Rapids, MI
 

Kuyper College

Private 4 Year

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  • 82enrollment
  • $18,853net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 935-1170SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.34Estimated Avg GPA

76 miles from Sanford

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Cornerstone University
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Grand Rapids, MI

Cornerstone University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,781enrollment
  • $20,935net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 970-1220SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.28Estimated Avg GPA

78 miles from Sanford

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Aquinas College
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Grand Rapids, MI

Aquinas College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,265enrollment
  • $18,605net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1180SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

80 miles from Sanford

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Calvin College
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Grand Rapids, MI

Calvin College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 3,231enrollment
  • $25,775net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1370SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

80 miles from Sanford

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University of Phoenix West Michigan Campus
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Walker, Michigan
 

University of Phoenix West Michigan Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 639enrollment
  • $18,908net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

79 miles from Sanford

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Davenport University
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Grand Rapids, MI
 

Davenport University

Private 4 Year

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  • 5,073enrollment
  • $18,350net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

81 miles from Sanford

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Grand Rapids Community College
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Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 11,803enrollment
  • $9,059net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

81 miles from Sanford

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Compass College of Cinematic Arts
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Grand Rapids, MI
 

Compass College of Cinematic Arts

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 50enrollment
  • $23,768net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 820-1100SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

81 miles from Sanford

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Grace Bible College
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Wyoming, MI
 

Grace Bible College

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,031enrollment
  • $12,988net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.03Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

84 miles from Sanford

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Oakland Community College
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Bloomfield Hills, MI

Oakland Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 13,430enrollment
  • $5,605net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

88 miles from Sanford

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Grand Valley State University
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Allendale, MI

Grand Valley State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 21,648enrollment
  • $17,105net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 960-1210SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

90 miles from Sanford

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Olivet College
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Olivet, MI
 

Olivet College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 919enrollment
  • $21,394net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 910-1120SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

90 miles from Sanford

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Oakland University
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Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 16,108enrollment
  • $15,161net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1015-1245SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

91 miles from Sanford

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Baker College of Auburn Hills
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Auburn Hills, Michigan
 

Baker College of Auburn Hills

Private 4 Year

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  • 3,870enrollment
  • $13,090net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Sanford

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Rochester College
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Rochester Hills, MI
 

Rochester College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#16 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,167enrollment
  • $18,665net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 840-1060SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.13Estimated Avg GPA

94 miles from Sanford

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Baker College of Muskegon
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Muskegon, Michigan
 

Baker College of Muskegon

Private 4 Year

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  • 5,020enrollment
  • $13,184net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

96 miles from Sanford

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College and is 16.9 miles from Sanford. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College are $2,210 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.